Fall 2025 tBSN Application

Fall 2025 tBSN Application

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Student Name*

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SEU ID#*

Student must first apply and be accepted to the University before completing the nursing application.

SEU Email Address*

If you are a current SEU student please provide your stedwards.edu email address

Personal Email Address*

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Gender

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Race

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Ethnicity

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Are you a first generation college student?*

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Desired program entry date*

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Are you currently or have you ever been enrolled in a nursing program?*

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Have you applied to this program previously?*

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Guidelines for Personal Statement

St. Edward's University Department of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs, activities or employment.

The following essay questions will be scored on the basis of your ability to address the essential elements. We are looking for honesty, openness, self-awareness and the ability to problem solve. Please submit a personal essay that covers one of the essential elements listed below. The essay should be no more than 2 pages in length, double-spaced with a 12-point Times New Roman font, and one inch margins. Utilization of AI to generate your responses will be checked, and the essay will be forfeited should the use of AI be determined.

The essays are intended to be an example of your ability to communicate effectively in writing while telling us more about your personal background and experiences. Please address the elements as they pertain to you, your personal life experiences, and your world view.

Please complete Q1 and either question Q2A or Q2B . Identify which question you are answering by numbering.

Essay Questions

Question 1

Since Nursing continues to be the #1 high-demand health occupation, it is critical that applicants to nursing programs make an informed decision and know this is what they really want to do. This question is the opportunity to describe not only the intrinsic motivators but also extrinsic motivators that you have pursued to help you develop realistic expectations of this profession.

Describe the factors that influenced your decision to choose nursing as a career. Be sure to include intrinsic motivators as well as extrinsic motivators. (2 page maximum.)

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Question 2A

Explain why you are a fit for St. Edward's University Nursing Program and why St. Edward's University Nursing Program is a fit for you. Please describe the factors that influenced your decision to choose St. Edward's University Nursing Program and be sure to relate this to both the University and Nursing program mission/vision statements. (2 page maximum.)

Question 2B

With the changing demographics in our region and nation, the nursing profession is faced with an increasingly diverse patients, families, and communities. Nursing requires an understanding of underrepresented cultural, racial and social groups along with awareness of economic issues related to healthcare. As a result, there is a growing need for nursing professionals who are culturally and linguistically sensitive to human conditions. (2 page maximum.)

a. Describe the insight you’ve gained from working and interacting with diverse groups.

b. How will that experience affect your continued growth and development personally and professionally?

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(Optional) Additional Information

This section provides the admission committee an opportunity to have a holistic understanding of your life experiences. Here you have a chance to offer more information on previous academic performance, military service, healthcare experience, or volunteer activities. Any additional information or insight that you would like to provide to the admissions committee is welcomed. If you feel that it would benefit your application to include a resume/CV, please attach (above).

BSN Prerequisites*

Prerequisite coursework must be completed or in progress at the time of application

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Incomplete Coursework

Use this space to explain any incomplete coursework and/or your plan to complete these requirements prior to starting the BSN program.

Have you submitted official transcripts to the university?*

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Are you interested in ROTC and/or Military Service as part of your program?*

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I have a reliable vehicle to use for clinicals *

Transportation is a requirement for the BSN program. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from the clinical sites.

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